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SPINDLE WHORL

Unique ID: SWYOR-FBE6D7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy Medieval spindle whorl dating from about AD 1200 - 1600. It is biconvex with a prominent median ridge, and a circular central aperture of 10.4mm diameter with a cavity in the internal side wall. Both faces are decorated with raised pellets and lines, but the detail is very worn. The whorl has a cream coloured patina. It is 28.9mm diameter, 10.9mm thick and 38.55g.

Notes:

Ref.210

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1600

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Weight: 38.55 g
Diameter: 28.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th February 2015 - Saturday 7th February 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2567

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Hunsingore (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4353
Four figure Latitude: 53.97129
Four figure longitude: -1.34596214
1:25K map: SE4353
1:10K map: SE45SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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